ASK IRA: Could Wade lead in scoring again?

Q: Could Wade lead the league in scoring for the second year in a row?  He seems to be in a nice rhythm and the 30-plus games most likely will continue. — Clark. A: No, because even if LeBron dials it back once Cleveland clinches the top seed in the East, Durant won’t. It will be one of those two. And Carmelo also will need to keep scoring. The hope should be that Dwyane doesn’t have to continue and need to score 30 a night. Q: After the trade deadline, I heard Riley say that the Knicks may have two slots for max free agents, but then would only be able to surround them with not much else. But from what I’ve been reading, it seems the Heat are in the same boat. What makes the Heat so different than the Knicks? — Raz. A: The Heat also will have room for a third free agent in the mid-level range beyond its two max free agents, plus it has its full allotment of upcoming draft picks, which can be used to select players or as chips in deals. The Knicks essen...